Vimla Devi v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Vimla Devi v. State of U.P. and 3 Others, PIL No. 166 of 2026, Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), decided March 9, 2026 by Subhash Vidyarthi, J. PIL concerning encroachment on chak road land (Gata No. 652 & 667), Village Mazhilgaon, Tehsil Kunda, District Pratapgarh; encroachment by opposite party no. 4 found on SDM inspection; pending proceedings under Section 67 U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 in Case No. T202602570104040; petition disposed of with direction to SDM Pratapgarh for expeditious disposal in accordance with law without unnecessary adjournments, with adequate hearing and dates at short intervals. Keywords: PIL, encroachment, chak road, Gata No. 652 & 667, Section 67 U.P. Revenue Code, SDM Pratapgarh, expeditious disposal, mandamus-type direction.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Pratapgarh to proceed with Case No. T202602570104040 (under Section 67, U.P. Revenue Code, 2006) expeditiously, in accordance with law, without unnecessary adjournments, after adequate opportunity of hearing, fixing dates at short intervals.